October 2025 brought a relatively mild and wet autumn month to Noord-Brabant, with temperatures slightly below normal and sunshine hours significantly reduced compared to historical averages. The province experienced typical autumn weather patterns, characterized by variable conditions and frequent cloud cover throughout the period.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for October in Noord-Brabant reached 12.0 degrees Celsius, falling 0.6 degrees below the normal value of 12.6 degrees. This modest temperature deficit reflects the cooler-than-average conditions that prevailed during the month. The warmest day was recorded in Helmond on October 20th, when temperatures climbed to 18.2 degrees Celsius, providing a brief respite from the autumn chill. In contrast, the coldest conditions were observed in Asten on October 26th, where temperatures dropped to just 4.7 degrees Celsius, marking a substantial temperature range of 13.5 degrees between the month's extremes.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall across the province averaged 98.7 millimeters, representing a 4 percent decrease from the normal monthly total of 102.7 millimeters. Despite this slight deficit, wet conditions were still prevalent throughout October. The wettest single day occurred in Roosendaal on October 4th, when 30.2 millimeters of rain fell. Bergen op Zoom emerged as the wettest location for the entire month, accumulating 132.5 millimeters of precipitation, significantly above the provincial average and indicating localized areas of enhanced rainfall activity.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours proved to be notably deficient during October, with only 143.9 hours recorded across Noord-Brabant. This represents a 15 percent reduction compared to the normal value of 169.9 hours, reflecting the predominantly cloudy conditions characteristic of autumn weather in the Netherlands. The combination of below-average temperatures, near-normal precipitation, and significantly reduced sunshine created typical autumn conditions, with frequent overcast skies limiting the amount of daylight hours available.